# Ignition **URL:** https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=533 [Latest](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/tags.md) **Page:** 534 --- ## [RFID Scanner Connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rfid-scanner-connection/78618)
**Author:** [@Salem\_Marshall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Salem_Marshall)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/rfid-scanner-connection/78618 "2023-11-21T15:58:24Z")
I am trying to use the Perspective app with an RFID scanner. I have the scanner set up with \* prefix and ? postfix. I added a barcode scanner input component and set the prefix/postfix accordingly. When I try testing the… --- ## [Component Rotation using system.gui.transform](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-rotation-using-system-gui-transform/82203)
**Author:** [@Mohammed\_Ben\_Larbi1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mohammed_Ben_Larbi1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/component-rotation-using-system-gui-transform/82203 "2023-11-21T15:25:39Z")
Hello Everyone I want to create a sequence of component animations using system.gui.transform. The component should undergo translation, rotation, and another translation. When i checked on system.gui.transform - Igni… --- ## [Mitsubishi Q Series Connection issues](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-q-series-connection-issues/82194)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Gjonaj](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tom_Gjonaj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/mitsubishi-q-series-connection-issues/82194 "2023-11-21T14:19:55Z")
Hello everyone, I am setting up a new Cell Assembly line and everything on the line is currently using Q-Series PLCs (I am not a fan of these based off past experiences in other MES systems). I am using Ignitions nativ… --- ## [Object Traversal](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-traversal/82196)
**Author:** [@Purushothaman\_R](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Purushothaman_R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/object-traversal/82196 "2023-11-21T14:10:46Z")
I have a dropdown in a flex container/tab container/view i need to send coordinates to another view text/test/map component how to call the view from dropdown to map component i have tried self.parent.parent.("text"), ca… --- ## [Emaint API - Perspective Integration](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emaint-api-perspective-integration/82170)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Esters1](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Tyler_Esters1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/emaint-api-perspective-integration/82170 "2023-11-21T14:02:44Z")
Hello, I am extremely new to API’s. Although I have been able to call what I wish into Postman but I am having trouble on the perspective side. I am trying to be able to query a table from Emaint. currently I am using … --- ## [DotReferenceJythonMap is missing pop() method](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dotreferencejythonmap-is-missing-pop-method/82178)
**Author:** [@Frosty](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Frosty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/dotreferencejythonmap-is-missing-pop-method/82178 "2023-11-21T12:55:57Z")
When creating a chain of script transforms in a perspective binding, working with an array of dictionaries/documents is very troublesome, because Ignition converts the Python dictionaries into DotReferenceJythonMap objec… --- ## [Siemens UDT vs AB](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-udt-vs-ab/81762)
**Author:** [@Mitch\_Briggs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Mitch_Briggs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/siemens-udt-vs-ab/81762 "2023-11-21T08:23:43Z")
I'm working in 8.1.33 maker edition Ive worked with AB and Ignition UDTs and they work great. Everything is mapped well from the PLC to the Tags when made properly. I specify my devices in AB: P101. for example … --- ## [TSI AeroTrak 7510 using Modbus TCP Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tsi-aerotrak-7510-using-modbus-tcp-driver/82158)
**Author:** [@Travis.Dreier](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Travis.Dreier)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tsi-aerotrak-7510-using-modbus-tcp-driver/82158 "2023-11-20T22:19:48Z")
I am trying to communicate with an TSI AeroTrak 7510 using the Modbus TCP driver. Not sure what makes this device different than other Modbus devices I have communicated with but I realized that I needed to pick a uniq… --- ## [Text field tag binding not refreshing on initial load](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-field-tag-binding-not-refreshing-on-initial-load/81881)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Lekity](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matt_Lekity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/text-field-tag-binding-not-refreshing-on-initial-load/81881 "2023-11-20T19:52:08Z")
I am using a tag binding on a context menu on an embedded view to format the text, but when the session loads fresh, the text field is empty. The tag binding will not perform the transform until the tag value changes, or… --- ## [Writing to the output console help](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-the-output-console-help/82144)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Irving](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Matthew_Irving)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/writing-to-the-output-console-help/82144 "2023-11-20T19:47:38Z")
How come in this video from university the guy creating the video can write directly to the console Working with Datasets Video at Inductive University But when I do it I have to go to the gateway to check the logs, wh… --- ## [Reporting Flex Tables](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-flex-tables/82148)
**Author:** [@Schiavone8](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Schiavone8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reporting-flex-tables/82148 "2023-11-20T18:20:07Z")
I am trying to make a report that results in tabular data. This data could create 5-50 rows of entries. Is there any way to make a table act like a flex repeater where it will expand to the number of rows needed? I don't… --- ## [Product Geneology](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/product-geneology/82135)
**Author:** [@SHIJI\_SASI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SHIJI_SASI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/product-geneology/82135 "2023-11-20T18:02:11Z")
Hello everyone, prod|690x268 Using sepasoft track and trace module. After performing rework on a specific job order, we are experiencing multiple instances of the same job order being displayed. For instance, if the re… --- ## [How to know which row is expanded in a table?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-know-which-row-is-expanded-in-a-table/81743)
**Author:** [@Danilo\_Rocha](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Danilo_Rocha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/how-to-know-which-row-is-expanded-in-a-table/81743 "2023-11-20T17:19:09Z")
I am using the '.expandSubviews()' functions so that when the operator clicks anywhere in the row, the subview is displayed. I would like to know which row is expanded in order to use '.collapseSubviews()'. Is there an… --- ## [Is there any way to make the "Require Confirm" button popup bigger?](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-make-the-require-confirm-button-popup-bigger/81819)
**Author:** [@Ramy\_Shalaby](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Ramy_Shalaby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-make-the-require-confirm-button-popup-bigger/81819 "2023-11-20T17:16:38Z")
Changing the font style does not affect the pop up --- ## [Perspective Copied project "pageId" Error message](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-copied-project-pageid-error-message/82133)
**Author:** [@tecnoeletronic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/tecnoeletronic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-copied-project-pageid-error-message/82133 "2023-11-20T16:44:55Z")
Hi, I copied a perspective project. In the copied project, every time I open a view in the designer (whether it's an existing view or a new one), the following error message box appears: Here you are the Details: co… --- ## [Accessing an embedded View in another Perspective view folder (Component Methods)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-an-embedded-view-in-another-perspective-view-folder-component-methods/82028)
**Author:** [@Roy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Roy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/accessing-an-embedded-view-in-another-perspective-view-folder-component-methods/82028 "2023-11-20T16:28:50Z")
Hello everyone, I have an event script triggered when 'button' is clicked. The script is suppose to assign a path to EmbeddedView which is in another folder. How can I go about this? The following doesn't seem to wor… --- ## [Delete data from dataset vision](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-data-from-dataset-vision/82127)
**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/delete-data-from-dataset-vision/82127 "2023-11-20T16:27:44Z")
hello, I need delete my data from table. Want I want is, when I select a row, and I click into DELETE button, row into table must be deleted code of delete button: tableData = event.source.parent.getComponent('Table… --- ## [Hide id column from 'Table' component](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-id-column-from-table-component/82031)
**Author:** [@Rickard\_Nordwall](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Rickard_Nordwall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/hide-id-column-from-table-component/82031 "2023-11-20T16:22:14Z")
Hi, Why can't I hide the 'id' column in a table component i perspective? I managed to hide other columns, but if I try to hide 'id' it will be shown as the last column. I have this code; hiding the column named 'c… --- ## [Password protection of toggle switch and button actions](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-protection-of-toggle-switch-and-button-actions/82026)
**Author:** [@Pyrak](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Pyrak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/password-protection-of-toggle-switch-and-button-actions/82026 "2023-11-20T16:00:58Z")
Hello everyone, I really need help setting password protection for button and toggle switch actions. My goal is to have a pop up keypad that allows users to enter password when the button/toggle switch clicked and actio… --- ## [Reserve Perspective Session on Limited Licence](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reserve-perspective-session-on-limited-licence/82125)
**Author:** [@deon.korb](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/deon.korb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/reserve-perspective-session-on-limited-licence/82125 "2023-11-20T15:58:12Z")
I have one site that does not have an unlimited Perspective licence yet. Adding one for a small project will break the bank. My idea is to buy a small (e.g. 3) limited licence to get started with. There will be 1 fixed … --- ## [Error : Unable to get the view config: View config is undefined after upgrade](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-unable-to-get-the-view-config-view-config-is-undefined-after-upgrade/80201)
**Author:** [@SHIJI\_SASI](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/SHIJI_SASI)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-unable-to-get-the-view-config-view-config-is-undefined-after-upgrade/80201 "2023-11-20T15:32:40Z")
Hi, I am using Version: 8.1.32 restored the .gwbk File. I Can't open any view. Getting error like "ExecutionException: java.lang.Exception: Unable to get the view config: View config is undefined. caused by Exception: Un… --- ## [Error database connection](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-database-connection/82085)
**Author:** [@stefano.sforna](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/stefano.sforna)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/error-database-connection/82085 "2023-11-20T14:27:15Z")
Goodmornig, sometimes there is connection error to a Sql server database in my Ignition project v 8.1.16. What could the reason be??? THank you --- ## [Freezing of the designer when creating Named Queries in Ignition 8.1.32](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/freezing-of-the-designer-when-creating-named-queries-in-ignition-8-1-32/82124)
**Author:** [@William\_Mejia](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/William_Mejia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/freezing-of-the-designer-when-creating-named-queries-in-ignition-8-1-32/82124 "2023-11-20T13:34:04Z")
Hello, I'm currently working on a project in Ignition version 8.1.32, and I'm experiencing freezes in the designer when trying to create new Named Queries. When I select 'create,' it freezes for 4-10 minutes before compl… --- ## [Convert the numbers in field to text format using SQL query using report](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-the-numbers-in-field-to-text-format-using-sql-query-using-report/82109)
**Author:** [@Adarsh\_Shelar](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Adarsh_Shelar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 10:40am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/convert-the-numbers-in-field-to-text-format-using-sql-query-using-report/82109 "2023-11-20T10:40:34Z")
Hi Connection, As above image is from the report. Where I am getting the data from the data base but while taking the need to convert the Number to test VIA SQL Query I have 3 sets of data 0 = not started 1 = InPro… --- ## [Get name of client connected](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-name-of-client-connected/82086)
**Author:** [@sebastien\_ng](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/sebastien_ng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/get-name-of-client-connected/82086 "2023-11-20T05:56:15Z")
hello I'am working in VISION. I have a popup that I want to show on a label a user connected Sommeone can tell me me what syntaxe I need to use please? --- ## [I need to shift the x axis label in a trend](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-to-shift-the-x-axis-label-in-a-trend/82089)
**Author:** [@samer\_samy](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/samer_samy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/i-need-to-shift-the-x-axis-label-in-a-trend/82089 "2023-11-19T11:33:25Z")
Dears, I need to shift the x-axis label or find a way that the time appear just under the right bar . check this photo below to get what I mean : --- ## [Ignition OPC UA Server faulted after VM migration to new ESXi cluster](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-faulted-after-vm-migration-to-new-esxi-cluster/82097)
**Author:** [@mesham](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/mesham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/ignition-opc-ua-server-faulted-after-vm-migration-to-new-esxi-cluster/82097 "2023-11-19T03:20:37Z")
We migrated our Ignition server VM from an old ESXi cluster to a new one today and when we powered the server back on after the migration, the Ignition OPC UA Server is in a faulted state. We have migrated other VMs to … --- ## [Logix Driver vs EthIP Driver Array of BOOLs](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-vs-ethip-driver-array-of-bools/81964)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/logix-driver-vs-ethip-driver-array-of-bools/81964 "2023-11-18T23:14:04Z")
Was using pturmel's Ethernet/IP V2 module to import L5X files to build tag paths from fake host devices and came across this anomaly (?) - difference in OPC tag paths. I have an array of BOOL values in the PLC at the ad… --- ## [Running a powershell script from Ignition](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-a-powershell-script-from-ignition/81951)
**Author:** [@Melvin\_Cancino](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Melvin_Cancino)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/running-a-powershell-script-from-ignition/81951 "2023-11-18T21:58:01Z")
Hi, I'm trying to run a simple powershell script in ignition. I'm not getting any errors, so I don't know what is wrong with it. I have 2 scripts. On the second script, I'm getting error "Process\[pid=33536, exitValue="n… --- ## [Tag Bad\_ConfigurationError Quality](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-bad-configurationerror-quality/81965)
**Author:** [@amarks](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amarks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/tag-bad-configurationerror-quality/81965 "2023-11-18T21:31:44Z")
What does this error mean? Bad\_ConfigurationError: There is a problem with the configuration that affects the usefulness of the value. This quality doesn't even show up in the manual. (8.1.27) Hovering over the qualit… [Previous page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=532) [Next page](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/c/ignition/6.md?page=534)